The Blog of Alternative Power Enterprises. Alternative Power Enterprises is a solar energy company offering solar system design, solar system installation and solar system maintenance and repair services to Western Colorado. We specialize in ground and roof-mounted photovoltaic solar power systems, both grid-tied and off-grid. Alternative Power Enterprises serves many areas in Western Colorado, including Ridgway, Montrose, Telluride, Hotchkiss, Delta, Ouray, Norwood, Nucla, Paonia, Gunnison, Silverton and elsewhere. Offering Energy Independence since 1992